The New York Times – Music:
Writers, scholars, radio hosts and musicians, including the bassist Ron Carter, share songs that shine a light on an instrument that lays the foundation of jazz.
Category: Jamal, Ahmad
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An Elastic and Impressive Year in Jazz
The New York Times – Music:
A rundown of impressive recent releases and a look at who benefits (and suffers) when artists working outside formal jazz idioms are lumped into conversations about the genre.
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Ahmad Jamal, Jazz Pianist With a Measured Approach, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Music:
He was known for his laid-back style and for his influence on, among others, Miles Davis, who once said, “All my inspiration comes from Ahmad Jamal.”
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A Pair of Ahmad Jamal Live Albums Capture an Innovator in His Prime
The New York Times – Music:
The pianist, 92, has been hesitant to glance back: “I’m still evolving, whenever I sit down at the piano.”